First15 Devotional

In today’s First15 podcast, we’re going to dive deeper into the reality of God’s goodness. At every turn, just when I wonder how good God really is, he always has a plan to show me how truly loving and good he is. So as we begin, where are you questioning God’s goodness today? When things go wrong, when we get hurt, it’s only natural to start questioning and building walls. But rather than going our own way, let’s come before God with confidence, asking our questions and inviting him to meet us in a meaningful way today.

Our Scripture for today comes from Psalm 27:13, and today's worship is 

Goodness of God  by CeCe WInans.

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Do you know your spiritual gifts? We have created a free test to help you discover your gifts! Spiritual gifts have been given to each of us by God to accomplish those purposes.

When you learn where you're gifted, you will begin to see more opportunities to gladly fulfill his calling on your life.

Do you find yourself grappling with these thoughts?

I don't know my spiritual gifts.

I don't know where to serve.

I feel led to serve in a different capacity than I am now.

How can I know for sure that God has gifted me in certain areas?

Is there a particular way I have to use my gifts?

Our latest book, What Are My Spiritual Gifts? is the perfect resource to help you better understand your gifts. The book partners with a FREE spiritual gifts test.

Developed alongside our partner ministry, Denison Forum, the test and book are meant to open your eyes toward how God may want to use your unique gifts for the building up of the body of Christ. 

Within the book, you'll learn more about 17 specific gifts and see examples from the Bible of people who lived out each gift.

You can take the free test and learn more about the book at supportfirst15.org.

https://first15.org/give/ 

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In today’s First15 podcast, we’re going to spend time reflecting on how worthy God is of our devotion. Life is never better than when God is fully at the center of our lives, and fully at the center of our hearts. May we authentically give God our devotion today as we take time to discover how holy and worthy he is.

Our Scripture for today comes from Isaiah 6:3, and today's worship is Devotion by Worship Central. 

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Do you know your spiritual gifts? We have created a free test to help you discover your gifts! Spiritual gifts have been given to each of us by God to accomplish those purposes.

When you learn where you're gifted, you will begin to see more opportunities to gladly fulfill his calling on your life.

Do you find yourself grappling with these thoughts?

I don't know my spiritual gifts.

I don't know where to serve.

I feel led to serve in a different capacity than I am now.

How can I know for sure that God has gifted me in certain areas?

Is there a particular way I have to use my gifts?

Our latest book, What Are My Spiritual Gifts? is the perfect resource to help you better understand your gifts. The book partners with a FREE spiritual gifts test.

Developed alongside our partner ministry, Denison Forum, the test and book are meant to open your eyes toward how God may want to use your unique gifts for the building up of the body of Christ. 

Within the book, you'll learn more about 17 specific gifts and see examples from the Bible of people who lived out each gift.

You can take the free test and learn more about the book at supportfirst15.org.

https://first15.org/give/ 

https://first15.org/

In today’s First15 podcast, we’re going to take time to simply focus on how trustworthy our heavenly Father is. Our trust is always meant to be a response to God’s trustworthiness, an act of love given as we receive the unconditional, life-changing love of God. May our hearts be filled with greater measures of trust as we make space for God to fill.

Our Scripture for today comes from Psalm 9:10, and today's worship is Take Me On A Ride by We The Kingdom. 

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Do you know your spiritual gifts? We have created a free test to help you discover your gifts! Spiritual gifts have been given to each of us by God to accomplish those purposes.

When you learn where you're gifted, you will begin to see more opportunities to gladly fulfill his calling on your life.

Do you find yourself grappling with these thoughts?

I don't know my spiritual gifts.

I don't know where to serve.

I feel led to serve in a different capacity than I am now.

How can I know for sure that God has gifted me in certain areas?

Is there a particular way I have to use my gifts?

Our latest book, What Are My Spiritual Gifts? is the perfect resource to help you better understand your gifts. The book partners with a FREE spiritual gifts test.

Developed alongside our partner ministry, Denison Forum, the test and book are meant to open your eyes toward how God may want to use your unique gifts for the building up of the body of Christ. 

Within the book, you'll learn more about 17 specific gifts and see examples from the Bible of people who lived out each gift.

You can take the free test and learn more about the book at supportfirst15.org.

https://first15.org/give/ 

https://first15.org/

Every day we experience fear in some way. Whether it’s fear over the opinion of others, fear of the future, or fear over the ways and plans of evil, we’re in need of comfort and faith.

Today we’re going to spend time focusing on the protection God offers us every day in his goodness and love. May our hearts be comforted and our hands filled with strength as we make space for God to fill.

Our Scripture for today comes from 2 Thessalonians 3:3, and today's worship is I Will Rescue You by Lauren Daigle.

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Do you know your spiritual gifts? We have created a free test to help you discover your gifts! Spiritual gifts have been given to each of us by God to accomplish those purposes.

When you learn where you're gifted, you will begin to see more opportunities to gladly fulfill his calling on your life.

Do you find yourself grappling with these thoughts?

I don't know my spiritual gifts.

I don't know where to serve.

I feel led to serve in a different capacity than I am now.

How can I know for sure that God has gifted me in certain areas?

Is there a particular way I have to use my gifts?

Our latest book, What Are My Spiritual Gifts? is the perfect resource to help you better understand your gifts. The book partners with a FREE spiritual gifts test.

Developed alongside our partner ministry, Denison Forum, the test and book are meant to open your eyes toward how God may want to use your unique gifts for the building up of the body of Christ. 

Within the book, you'll learn more about 17 specific gifts and see examples from the Bible of people who lived out each gift.

You can take the free test and learn more about the book at supportfirst15.org.

https://first15.org/give/ 

https://first15.org/

It’s vital to the Christian life that we as sons and daughters of the most high God allow our affections to be stirred by the loving, powerful nature of our heavenly Father. Too often we feel that God is distant or separated from us. Too often we allow misconceptions or lies to place a rift between us and experiencing God. So as we spend time this week focusing on God’s character, allow who he is to stir up your desire to know him even more.

Our Scripture for today comes from Philippians 2:13, and today's worship is Worth It All by First15 Worship feat. Magen Thurman .

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Do you know your spiritual gifts? We have created a free test to help you discover your gifts! Spiritual gifts have been given to each of us by God to accomplish those purposes.

When you learn where you're gifted, you will begin to see more opportunities to gladly fulfill his calling on your life.

Do you find yourself grappling with these thoughts?

I don't know my spiritual gifts.

I don't know where to serve.

I feel led to serve in a different capacity than I am now.

How can I know for sure that God has gifted me in certain areas?

Is there a particular way I have to use my gifts?

Our latest book, What Are My Spiritual Gifts? is the perfect resource to help you better understand your gifts. The book partners with a FREE spiritual gifts test.

Developed alongside our partner ministry, Denison Forum, the test and book are meant to open your eyes toward how God may want to use your unique gifts for the building up of the body of Christ. 

Within the book, you'll learn more about 17 specific gifts and see examples from the Bible of people who lived out each gift.

You can take the free test and learn more about the book at supportfirst15.org.

https://first15.org/give/ 

https://first15.org/

In the last episode of this week where we’re seeking to stir up our affections for God, today we’re going to look at God’s faithfulness. You and I can have faith, because God is faithful. His faithfulness lays the foundation we need to love him, follow him, and walk with him. May God draw us closer to him, and give us a greater measure of faith today as we focus on his steadfast love and faithfulness.

Our Scripture for today comes from Numbers 23:19. Today's worship is God of Faithfulness by Movement Worship.

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Jesus’ invitation in Matthew 11 to find real rest is for YOU. 

First15’s brand-new devotional book called Rhythms was written with you in mind. 

Each day of this 28-day devotional invites you to break away from your normal rhythm of waking, eating, working, and sleeping to discover a spiritual rhythm that, when practiced, will lead you into a more vibrant, abundant life in every way that matters.

Jesus wasn’t kidding when he said you can find rest in the midst of the craziness of life. He can give it to you, and Rhythms will guide you in that direction.

We’d love to send you a copy to say thanks for your donation of $25 or more today.

So please request your copy today at supportfirst15.org — and thank you for your donation to help create more content that helps more people connect with God each day!

https://first15.org/give/ 

https://first15.org/

In today’s podcast, we’re going to stir up our affections for God by looking at what it means when Scripture calls us his children. As a child of God, you are adopted into the family of the Creator of all. And you have a good, and loving Father, filled with grace, mercy, and compassion. May God give us eyes to see who we are to him today, and the courage to abide in him in life-giving relationship.

Our Scripture for today comes from Galations 4:6-7, and today's worship is Hide & Seek by First15 Worship feat. Nikki Moltz. 

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Jesus’ invitation in Matthew 11 to find real rest is for YOU. 

First15’s brand-new devotional book called Rhythms was written with you in mind. 

Each day of this 28-day devotional invites you to break away from your normal rhythm of waking, eating, working, and sleeping to discover a spiritual rhythm that, when practiced, will lead you into a more vibrant, abundant life in every way that matters.

Jesus wasn’t kidding when he said you can find rest in the midst of the craziness of life. He can give it to you, and Rhythms will guide you in that direction.

We’d love to send you a copy to say thanks for your donation of $25 or more today.

So please request your copy today at supportfirst15.org — and thank you for your donation to help create more content that helps more people connect with God each day!

https://first15.org/give/ 

https://first15.org/

In today’s podcast, we’re going to stir up our affections by looking at God’s invitation to us in Revelation 3:20 to share a meal with him. This metaphor, this image of sitting across the table from God, especially in the context of the author of Revelation, John’s, culture, creates a pathway for you and me to journey down that leads to real, close relationship with our Creator and Savior. May we all draw nearer to God today in this time together.

Our Scripture for today comes from Revelation 3:20, and today's worship is 

Breathe / What A Friend I've Found by Hillsong Worship.

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Jesus’ invitation in Matthew 11 to find real rest is for YOU. 

First15’s brand-new devotional book called Rhythms was written with you in mind. 

Each day of this 28-day devotional invites you to break away from your normal rhythm of waking, eating, working, and sleeping to discover a spiritual rhythm that, when practiced, will lead you into a more vibrant, abundant life in every way that matters.

Jesus wasn’t kidding when he said you can find rest in the midst of the craziness of life. He can give it to you, and Rhythms will guide you in that direction.

We’d love to send you a copy to say thanks for your donation of $25 or more today.

So please request your copy today at supportfirst15.org — and thank you for your donation to help create more content that helps more people connect with God each day!

https://first15.org/give/ 

https://first15.org/

In today’s podcast, we’re going to stir up our affections for God by looking at his wisdom. Not only is our God wise, but he longs to share his wisdom with us as his people. Living with true wisdom, true perspective, knowing how to order our desires and our days is one of the real keys to living an abundant life. May we praise God for his wisdom, and ask him with boldness and confidence to share that wisdom with us today.

Our Scripture for today comes from James 1:5, and today's worship is Wisdom Song by Laura Woodley Osman. 

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Jesus’ invitation in Matthew 11 to find real rest is for YOU. 

First15’s brand-new devotional book called Rhythms was written with you in mind. 

Each day of this 28-day devotional invites you to break away from your normal rhythm of waking, eating, working, and sleeping to discover a spiritual rhythm that, when practiced, will lead you into a more vibrant, abundant life in every way that matters.

Jesus wasn’t kidding when he said you can find rest in the midst of the craziness of life. He can give it to you, and Rhythms will guide you in that direction.

We’d love to send you a copy to say thanks for your donation of $25 or more today.

So please request your copy today at supportfirst15.org — and thank you for your donation to help create more content that helps more people connect with God each day!

https://first15.org/give/ 

https://first15.org/

In today’s podcast, we’re going to continue our series seeking to simply stir our affections toward God, by looking at his boundless grace. On a daily basis, it’s God’s grace that always draws me close first. His forgiveness, his loving compassion, his gaze changes everything. May God open our eyes and hearts in a special way today to receive his grace in every corner of our hearts.

Our Scripture for today comes from Ephesians 1:7, and today's worship is By the Grace of God (Official Lyric Video) by Bethel Music & Brian Johnson. 

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Jesus’ invitation in Matthew 11 to find real rest is for YOU. 

First15’s brand-new devotional book called Rhythms was written with you in mind. 

Each day of this 28-day devotional invites you to break away from your normal rhythm of waking, eating, working, and sleeping to discover a spiritual rhythm that, when practiced, will lead you into a more vibrant, abundant life in every way that matters.

Jesus wasn’t kidding when he said you can find rest in the midst of the craziness of life. He can give it to you, and Rhythms will guide you in that direction.

We’d love to send you a copy to say thanks for your donation of $25 or more today.

So please request your copy today at supportfirst15.org — and thank you for your donation to help create more content that helps more people connect with God each day!

https://first15.org/give/ 

https://first15.org/